In quaint alpine villages, stone and wood conspire to create a warm atmosphere, lit with scintillating stars and city lights. Whether you prefer speeding down a black run, soaking in a bubbling jacuzzi, or feasting on a hearty Savoyard meal, trust Le Collectionist to help you craft your dream holidays in Val d’Isère.

Make yourself at home in one of our luxury chalet rentals in Val d’Isère in the French Alps and follow our guide for the best addresses and activities in the area.

If you’re looking for both a delicious meal and an unforgettable evening, then dining at La Folie Douce is a must! With four locations in Val d’Isère, this restaurant is a true alpine institution. Come here for a jaw-dropping cabaret show, complete with aerial acrobatics, until festive après-ski hour. Now a famous haunt with several locations across the Alps, Folie Douce de Val was the first of these restaurants and certainly warrants a visit!

With its two glaciers, 32 black runs (of which the famous Bellevarde face), and lesser-known off-piste nooks, this is one of the most famous ski areas in the world. Don your skis, snowshoes, or snowboard and take on the sloping mountain face towards the quaint village below, slaloming between dazzling landscapes featuring lakes, valleys, and icy cascades.

Picture this: you’ve just reached the end of the main home run slope after a thrilling morning out on the alpine peaks of Val d’Isère and you’re ready to refuel for the afternoon. There’s no better place to go than Loulou. Centrally located with a magnificent terrace overlooking the mountaintops and the ski slopes, you can spend long hours under the sun savouring the best Italian mountain cuisine.

After an active start on the slopes and a hearty Savoyard meal, you’ll want nothing more than to unwind at home in your luxury chalet. Let our tailors help you by organising a visit from a professional masseuse. Their expert hands will deliver a relaxing or sports massage to loosen your muscles and help you rejuvenate for another day. Perhaps you’ll want to treat yourself to a facial as well?

If you want to spend a special evening at home, why not host a catered evening at your chalet or apartment with the help of Le Collectionist? While a skilled private chef works away in your kitchen, let a hired host serve you drinks by the crackling fireplace. Not only will you enjoy the best alpine savours, you’ll also get to share a convivial moment with your loved ones.

If you want to be in the heart of the action, then Val d’Isère is the place for you! With the ski lifts right at your doorstep, you’ll be able to hit the slopes whenever you please. After a day out in the snow, you’ll also enjoy the proximity of restaurants, shops, and local institutions that form the beating heart of this renowned alpine station.

Just a short ways out of Val d’Isère, Le Fornet is a quiet hamlet that seems to belong to a different era. Here, stone and wood conspire in idyllic chalets and ancient farms, transporting you to the pages of a storybook. But don’t let the leisurely atmosphere fool you: beside this tranquil, residential area, are some of the best slopes that Val d’Isère has to offer.

Le Crêt, a historic district of Val d’Isère, is now an integral part of the resort center that enjoys a chic and confidential atmosphere. Beloved by the resort’s regular families, Le Crêt is divided between luxurious apartments and breathtaking chalets at the foot of the Val d’Isère mountains. In this perfectly located district, you’re just a few steps away from trendy bars and lively restaurants!

Sought out for Olympic events, this slope is best suited to highly experienced skiers. Designed for and by high-level competitors, it’s the best slope if you’re in search of a challenge. Put your technical skills to the test and race down the steep incline, feeling your heart beating through your chest from the adrenaline!

If you’re in search of something more gentle, yet still challenging, the blue run of Mangard might be more your speed. Running down to the Le Fornet cable car, cruise down kilometres of pristine snow with lovely views of the valley below.

In a refined decor and sleek atmosphere, La Mourra is a must when eating out in Val d’Isère. Here, let yourself get swept away by the Japanese-inspired fusion cuisine. Bask in a purely alpine setting, with exposed wood, plush seating, and natural decorative elements perfect for a warm and convivial evening.

In the luxurious Hôtel les Barmes de l’Ours, you’ll find a Michelin-starred restaurant that makes your mouth water. Helmed by chef Antoine Gras, La Table de l’Ours offers dishes inspired by the Alps themselves. Find a taste of the landscape’s lakes, mountains, and meadows in everything you eat, from the fresh local produce to fish from Lake Geneva.

A newer addition to the Val d’Isère dining scene, Poya invites you into a trendy space set in a lounge-like atmosphere. Not only will you enjoy the typically Savoyard cuisine, your meal will also pulse to the beat of the DJ’s best tracks. There’s no better address in Val d’Isère for a festive meal with great food.

If you’re looking for a true and classic taste of the Savoie region, you won’t want to miss a dinner at La Luge. In a wooded chalet-style setting, where carved seating, neutral colours, and pops of red create a warm atmosphere, enjoy dinner huddled around a pot of fragrant fondue with your loved ones!

Accessible right off of a green run on the Bellevarde face, L’Empreinte Avaline is a chic bistronomic restaurant. A new contender on the Val d’Isère dining scene, it offers traditional French dishes and exquisite seafood. As you feast, gaze out at the imposing mountain face from your table on the terrace or through the wide bay windows.

There’s no more refined restaurant in Val d’Isère than La Table des Neiges. Its wooden facade and gilded accents create a warm and sophisticated atmosphere, where you can savour bistronomic meals in alpine fashion. Set in the luxurious Le Tsanteleina hotel, a dinner at La Table des Neiges promises unforgettable moments in refined elegance.

Even when the weather conditions don’t lend themselves to outdoor activities in the mountains, your day won’t go to waste with a visit to the Centre Aquasportif, a huge indoor aquatic complex. Here, the multitude of spaces including a climbing wall, exercise room, athletic courts, and wellness and relaxation space promise to keep each member of the family entertained all day long, no matter their preferences!

For three generations, La Ferme de l’Adroit has not only been providing fantastic regional products from their farm, they have also been welcoming families to spend a day on site. Here, you can meet all of Old MacDonald’s friends, including cows, pigs, chickens, and horses! After meeting the animals, stop in for lunch at their restaurant to savour the delightful fruits of their labour. If you taste something you like, you can even stop in at the farm’s shop and pick up cheese, meats, jams, and whatever else tickles your taste buds!

There’s no better way to feel like you’re living in the heart of a snowglobe than to head to the ice skating rink in the centre of Val d’Isère’s village. Every winter, a skating rink is set up between the mountains and the wooden lodges that decorate this winter wonderland. Come with your own skates or rent them for an evening ice skating under the twinkling stars and soft city lights. Afterwards, stop in at the welcome chalet for a mug of hot cocoa to cap your night!

Whether you’re visiting Val d’Isère in the colder or warmer months, a day at Accrobranche is perfect for both entertaining the family with thrills and taking in the beautiful mountain landscapes. With six different courses suited for a range of levels, climb your way through the evergreen trees while peering out at the towering peaks beyond. It’s also worth stopping at the suspended terrace, high off the ground between courses, for a picnic with an unforgettable view.

While the ski slopes in Val d’Isère offer stunning views of the surrounding landscapes and nature, there’s much more to be discovered a little further off trail! With the help of one of Le Collectionist’s trusted guides, snowshoe through the winter wonderland beyond the slopes, from the tallest summits of Tigne and Val d’Isère down their dazzling mountain faces through snow-powdered forests.

From the comfort of your sleigh, all bundled up in blankets and holding your loved ones tightly, explore the majestic winter scenery from behind a pack of dogs. Let one of our expert mushers take you for a spin beside the glistening frozen waters of the lake in Tignes, while the sleigh dogs cart you around the best views.

If the adrenaline from a long day on the slopes makes it hard for you to sit still come supper time, let our team organise a dining experience in an igloo for you. Not only will you enjoy your meal in a truly unique setting, you’ll also have the opportunity to try your hand at skeet shooting, snowshoe across the landscape, and take a ride in a snow groomer before the meal!

If you want a new perspective of the expansive Tignes and Val d’Isère landscapes, take to the skies in a paraglider. Let the guide take you across the sky and show you all the region’s highlights (emphasis on the high!). With your skis or snowboard at the ready, you’ll be able to glide away on the mountain face right after your flight ends. Will you be able to recognize any of the sights you saw from up high?

Winters in Val d’Isère are unmatched. With the skiable domain’s high altitudes, the resort boasts excellent snow conditions all season long. Strap on your skis, skates, or snowboard any time between December and April to make the most of the icy landscapes.

Autumn offers a unique opportunity to explore Val d’Isère as the landscapes put on their final colourful show before a blanket of white takes over the resort. Take this opportunity to hike the mountain face before coming home and lighting a cosy fire in your chalet. Weather depending, you might even get a chance to hit the slopes when the first snow of the season falls!

Summer holidays in the French Alps, though perhaps less emblematic, are just as rich and fulfilling as their wintery counterparts. Mountain lovers will love hiking through the tranquil mountain trails, climbing the rocky facades, or even paragliding above the verdant landscapes! You might even catch a glimpse of edelweiss in the flourishing fields.

Spring is the perfect time to get a big breath of fresh mountain air when the crowds are thin. Across the mountain tops, melting snow makes way for rolling hills, dazzling blue waters, and blossoming flowers. Between April and June, you can enjoy both the pleasant natural landscapes and the cosy spas while warmer spring weather makes its first appearance.